Emir BardakçıXiaomi enthusiasts are abuzz today after Wang Teng, Xiaomi China Marketing Department General Manager and REDMI Brand General Manager, wrote an enigmatic message on Weibo today. Wang hinted in his message that he was “testing out a new phone” while playfully challenging followers to make an educated guess about which one. The teaser comes against a backdrop of increased hype surrounding Xiaomi’s impending flagship releases within the Xiaomi 15S Pro and Civi 5 Pro, both of which are highly anticipated for major technology advancements from previous models. The timing of the message has fueled fervent speculation among Xiaomi enthusiasts around the globe who are speculating about an earlier release than expected.
Adding to speculation, Wang disclosed that “Old Wei” (Wei Siqi, the General Manager of Xiaomi Mobile Phone Marketing Department) was “still not willing to let me use it,” implying that the device in question is top-secret. Wang also changed his Weibo signature from his name to “Xiaomi mobile phone,” once again sparking rumors about the significance of the device.
Potential Candidates: What We Know Thus Far
Community debates have largely been about two potential models Wang would possibly be trying out:
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology radio type approval (model no. 25042PN24C)
- Includes ultra-wideband (UWB) radio transmission capability
- Obtained 3C certification in January 2025
- Features impressive 90W Max fast charging capabilities
- Anticipated to be Xiaomi’s best flagship experience
- Xiaomi XRING SoC
Civi 5 Pro
- With model number 25067PYE3C
- To be sold with MDY-15-EQ charger
- 67W Fast Charging Support Made by Nanchang Qinsheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
- Maintains the widely acclaimed 1.5K equal-depth four-curved screen design
- Metal middle frame and Leica Imaging system
- Significant advancements in telephoto lens capabilities
- Increased battery capacity in order to have a thinner and lighter design
What Does This Mean for Xiaomi Enthusiasts
This teaser by a top Xiaomi executive implies that one of these highly awaited phones is in or around its launch stage. These two models are all about major upgrades in Xiaomi’s phone portfolio in which 15S Pro is for ultra-premium while Civi 5 Pro seems headed towards blending style and high-end photography features.
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